DH has just sprung a black tie do on me....

i do have a LBD that i could wear from next but ive worn it before for the same sort of do, with the same people (though it was years ago and i doubt they remember!) its an empire line black georgette type thing - looks a bit like a negligee but is actually rather nice!

i have a purple bustier and pencil skirt (but would require a fake tan)

i am a size 14. ( a small 14 or large 12) and im 40.i would be willing to buy a new dress for this if anyone has any suggestions. Im a C cup boobs, slightly pear shaped, slim legs.

any ideas please? nothing to outlandish for budget but anything considered!thanks

aw the purple thing is really nice actually....its like a brocade and its honestly really quite nice.

i cant do insipid colours - its got to be a colour - nothing too pale - i really like the phase 8 green one....the mango one is lovely but a bit too much flesh on show....(round the middle - dont mind showing a bit of norkage)

aw the purple thing is really nice actually....its like a brocade and its honestly really quite nice.

i cant do insipid colours - its got to be a colour - nothing too pale - i really like the phase 8 green one....the mango one is lovely but a bit too much flesh on show....(round the middle - dont mind showing a bit of norkage)